Jarvis Landry is and has been underrated since he came into the league, though at this point, he’s commanded enough respect around the league that he is underrated.
Landry has a unique skill set for a 5’11 receiver, starting with his 202 pounds of bulk. He’s quicker than fast, but he doesn’t lack play speed. He didn’t time well prior to the 2014 draft, which is why the Dolphins were able to make the rest of the NFL look like morons and get him at the very end of the second round. This one of the their draft picks that they HIT on. Good job Miami Dolphins.
Coming out of Louisiana State University, Landry didn’t get that much recognition at LSU because Odell Beckem Jr took the spotlight. Landry finished his rookie campaign with 84 receptions and 954 yards on kickoff returns, proving his versatility offensively and on special teams.
He came out this past year and caught 110 passes for 1,157 yards and four touchdowns, along with a punt return for a touchdown and a rushing touchdown. The Dolphins found plenty of ways to get him the football, even targeting him more than 150 times in the passing game, but there’s no question he’s going to see a lot more opportunities this year and beyond.
Landry is capable of making incredible catches look easy because of his strong, HUGE hands. He plucks the ball away from his body and has great body control. In addition to that, he being able to win position over defensive backs, Landry has always been a great route runner and coming from a pro style offense at LSU, he was for sure ready for the challenge to the NFL.
Landry is a very diverse player. He can lineup in out wide, in the slot, move to the backfield and has been the primary punt returner. Part of the reason Landry is overlooked is because he plays for a mediocre team and because Ryan Tannehill is viewed as an average at beast quarterback.
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